DIY Natural Hair - 5 Steps To Keeping Hair Looking RIGHT While Working out!

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How many times have we heard these excuses?

( My list of 5 excuses I've used and have heard women of color use to avoid the gym.)

5.‘’I’m too tired’’

4.’’ I just ate, wouldn't want to get a cramp.’’

3. ‘’I have a big test coming up, so I need to prioritize.’’

2. Who me?? I’m in great shape(fingers crossed…LIES!!)

And the number 1 excuse for not going to the gym:

1.‘’I just got my hair done.’’

I can’t really give any tips for numbers 5-2 because that’s just us being lazy, Honestly, it’s time to.. 

JUST DO IT.

I can however share some tips on how to keep your hair looking good even after a much needed workout.

My hair is naturally big ,curly, and pretty long but occasionally( a few times a year) I’ll treat myself to a nice blowout. The whole process can easily take 3 or 4 hours. Needless to say, I've cleared out many Saturday mornings for my locks. I to avoided going to the gym when my hair is done and even being outside for too long wasn't an option. Luckily, I found a few simple solutions to this very valid excuse. Have any other tips for hair at the gym?? Share them below!

       1. Use a dry shampoo before and after working out to absorb any excess oil and sweat already on your scalp. I wouldn't get too comfortable using this more often than a cleansing conditioner( My choice), or a shampoo. It is however, perfect for any outdoors activity where your scalp would be prone to produce extra oil , sweat,  and irritation.

2.      2. Tightly wrap your head in a cotton scarf(Cotton absorbs moisture very well!). The tighter the scarf is the better, that way the sweat you excrete quickly gets absorbed into the scarf giving your hair less of a chance of coiling up.

3. * To piggy back on # 2 . Avoid styling your hair in bun or having your hair out when covered by the cotton scarf/head wrap. Think about it, If your scalp happens to sweat and your hair is styled in a bun,  your hair strands will start to be moistened and will eventually frizz. Instead style your hair in a tight pony tail using a metal free hair piece to avoid breakage.

4. If you don’t plan to work out often but would still want the option to work out and keep your hair looking fresh: Leave the rigorous or high intensity  workouts for the days your letting your hair breathe before styling again, for when you’re almost ready to take your hair out or for when you’re ready to wash it or relax it and you’re not a fan of how it looks anyway. During that time I would focus on cardio exercises.

5. Lastly, enjoy having natural hair. Embrace those natural coils and curls you were blessed with and work with what you've got. You’ll save money and valuable time, and I know we’d all like that. One of the best benefits? You won’t have to worry about how your hair will react after your workout.

What tips would you like to share?
Comment below , I want to know!

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